Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990)Young People's Concerts with the New York Philharmonic

What Does Music Mean ?What Is American Music ?What Does Orchestration Mean ?What Makes Music Symphonic ?What Is Classical MusicHumor in MusicWhat Is a Concerto ?Who Was Gustav Mahler ?Folk Music in the Concert HallWhat Is ImpressionismHappy Birthday:Igor StravinskyWhat Is a MelodyThe Latin American SpiritJazz in the Concert HallYoung Performers, featuring amont others Seiji Ozawa and Lynn Harrell

New York PhilharmonicLeonard Bernstein, direction

Young People’s Concerts Vol. 1 comprises 17 episodes of the legendary series, which remains unmatched until today. Awarded three Emmys and hailed by Variety as “a rare moment in the symbiosis of the arts and broadcasting”, Leonard Bernstein’s Young People’s Concerts left their mark on television history. Aired at prime-time on CBS from 1958 to 1972, 52 one-hour programs were written and hosted by Leonard Bernstein, “certainly the most influential American maestro of the 20th century” (The New York Times). With the New York Philharmonic and guest artists providing the live music, these programs brought musical concepts and music history to life for generations of viewers.